"Natural" Pole Progression

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"Natural" Pole Progression

Unread postby ClintonMagus » Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:19 am

Given four poles by the same manufacturer, would this be a "natural" progression:

12-0 120
12-6 120
12-0 125
12-6 125

or something more like:

12-0 120
12-6 120
12-6 125

or:

12-0 120
12-0 125
12-6 125
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Re: "Natural" Pole Progression

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Wed Apr 03, 2013 11:23 am

The latter two are better. 6" length =~ 10lbs of stiffness.
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Re: "Natural" Pole Progression

Unread postby swmovault » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:05 pm

Depends on flexes, pole brand, etc. but from info. given your progression is:
12' - 120
12' - 125
12' 6" - 120
12' 6" - 125
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